You may register for 2 credits of capstone before the quarter in which you are taking your General Examination. If you have worked out a plan with your supervisory committee to take General Examinations at the beginning of a quarter and want to take more than 2 credits of capstone that same quarter, you would need to obtain permission to do so from the Chairperson of your committee.
| Step 1: |
Review course
objectives. Select and discuss an area of interest with your supervisory committee
chairperson. |
- Review the course objectives for
NMETH 799.
- To see a list of possible projects contact Erica Winberry (keridwen at
uw dot edu).
- Discuss with your supervisory committee chairperson the pros and cons of the possible projects
the school has identified or other possibilities.
- Contact Erica Winberry to determine status of affiliation agreement and any special
considerations regarding contacting the agency about the possibility of capstone project
work.
- Familiarize yourself with School of Nursing Memorandum
41: Students in Clinical Sites.
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| Step 2: |
With supervisory committee
chair's permission, contact agency to discuss interest in collaborating with this
site. |
- If positive reception, assure an affiliation agreement is in place.
- If not, return to step 1.
- Ensure your Supervisory Committee is established.
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| Step 3: |
Develop your proposal for the
specific capstone project. |
Work primarily with your supervisory committee chairperson, and consult supervisory members
as recommended by the chairperson. Begin to clarify specific agency expectations regarding
your activities and reporting project findings.
- Register for NMETH 799 credits with your Supervisory Committee Chair.
- Develop your project proposal. Use the Suggested
Guide to assist in developing the proposal.
- Prepare Statement of Mutual Agreement between site and student. Use the
Statement of Mutual Agreement Guide to assist
in developing the agreement.
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| Step 4: |
Obtain committee approval of the
proposal prior to beginning specific capstone project. |
- Obtain Human Subjects approval if indicated.
- Submit a copy of approved proposal and the Statement of Mutual Agreement to
Academic Services.
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| Step 5: |
Conduct the project and write the
final report. |
While conducting the project and writing the
final report, work primarily with the supervisory
committee chair. Enlist the assistance of other members as appropriate.
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| Step 6: |
Express appreciation
to the agencies and persons with whom the student has collaborated. |
- Write personal letters of appreciation.
- Notify Erica Winberry that collaboration with the agency has concluded and the names of
the specific people you worked with.
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